Chapter 39 - School Counselor (2/2)

”It's you!” Rev exclaimed.

He was surprised to see Nina in his office and he was really glad to see her.

”Hi! I came because I forgot to return your hand towel. I didn't use it so it's still clean. Thank you.” She said while handing him the towel.

He took it and smiled at her. He noticed her hazelnut eyes were like the color of her hair. She was a petite girl and was wearing light makeup on her face. She was pretty even without it though, he thought. For him, it looks like she wasn't used to having something on her face.

”Not a problem. I'm glad you came. Are you okay now?” He asked, worried.

She nodded but then bowed her head. She couldn't tell Andrew and her friends what she really felt. She felt like they wouldn't understand her.

”I don't think you're okay. Stay here and let's talk. I'll inform your homeroom teacher that you're here.” He said.

She didn't answer but walked towards the sofa and sat there. Rev took his phone and sent a message to her teacher, informing her that Nina needed counseling.

He sat across Nina and looked at her. Nina suddenly became conscious when she saw him staring.

”I-I was bullied earlier. I bumped into someone and some girls threw trash on me. I didn't know who they were though.” She started, still head down.

”I know. I'm sorry I arrived late. But why didn't you tell your boyfriend about it?” He asked.

She sighed again then tilted her head up to meet his gaze.

”I was a normal girl from the Bronze Class and was transferred to the Platinum Class after becoming Andrew's fiance. I was an errand girl for the rich kids, doing everything they asked in exchange for money. I know this will happen. Not all people will just accept someone like me, right? Andrew told me to not worry and just be myself. But I was anxious and it's stressing me out. I love him so I don't want him to worry about me and see me as a burden so can I ask a favor? Please don't tell anyone about this.” She said, almost begging.

”I don't disclose the students' issues to others. I'm glad you opened up. You could always come here if you wanted to vent out. I'm here to listen. But I think it's better if you tell your boyfriend and your friends about how you feel.” He said in a gentle voice.

She nodded and smiled at him. For some reason, she felt good when she told him about her feelings. He really seemed like a nice guy so Nina easily trusted him.

”Thank you for listening. I think I should go back to class.” She stood up and bowed again.

”You didn't tell me your name.” He said.

”Katharina Sommers. But call me Nina.” She answered.

”Hmm. I think I'll call you Katharina. It's pretty like you. Do you know that it means pure?” He asked, looking at him intently.

She blushed when he complimented her. She just smiled at him then bowed her head again before leaving his office.

He was smiling and didn't move from where he was, thinking of the girl who captured his broken heart.